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🏖 En 2025, Gîtes de France® célèbre 70 ans de tourisme humain, créé en 1955 à Digne-les-Bains, Haute-Provence. Ce réseau associe plus de 55,000 hébergements en France, promouvant une hospitalité locale et durable. La région, berceau du premier gîte, incarne des valeurs de connexion humaine et patrimoniale, bien avant l'arrivée du "slow tourisme".

📈 Donald Trump ordered a temporary halt to ICE immigration raids in essential sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, food processing, hospitality, and restaurants. This decision, confirmed by DHS officials and reported by the New York Times, aims to protect industries reliant on immigrant labor, particularly in California. The administration had a target of 3,000 arrests per day, causing tension between electoral goals and economic realities. A DHS spokesperson stated the focus remains on high-risk targets.

🌍 Dolce&Gabbana's "DG Resort 2025" takes over Portofino, Marbella, Saint-Tropez, and Taormina with artistic transformations. Summer 2025 will see these Mediterranean hotspots become luxurious showcases for the brand's baroque aesthetic. Portofino's Le Carillon Beach Club features Dolce&Gabbana's Verde Maiolica designs, while Marbella's La Cabane reflects Blu Mediterraneo hues. These immersive experiences combine fashion, lifestyle, and hospitality, emphasizing exclusive installations and local culinary delights.

📈 18 June 2024, AKTO's General Assembly, France: Key achievements of 2024 include surpassing objectives for employee training and apprenticeships, following the 2023-25 goals. Over 14,000 company diagnostics were conducted by 582 AKTO employees (518 in regions, 64 overseas). More than 566,000 employees benefited from these initiatives. Financial accounts for 2024 were approved, and preparations for 2025 are underway, emphasizing the need for adequate financial resources to meet training ambitions.

🏖 En 2000, quatre propriétaires de campings ont fondé Yelloh! Village pour créer des campings de qualité et préserver la distribution directe face à la montée d'Internet. Depuis, le groupe s'est développé à plus de 100 campings. Yelloh! Village a été pionnier dans l'installation de parcs aquatiques, spas, quartiers premium et sanitaires privatifs. Aujourd'hui, le groupe célèbre ses 25 ans avec un succès durable basé sur l'innovation et l'exigence de qualité.

🌈 Mandarin Oriental, in collaboration with Pantone, unveils the exclusive Mandarin Oriental Celadon Green. This color marks a new brand phase, blending heritage with a contemporary vision. Inspired by ancient celadon ceramics, it reflects serenity and elegance, embodying the group's commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable hospitality. Developed with the Pantone Color Institute™, it serves as a unifying visual identity across all establishments, reinforcing Mandarin Oriental's essence of timeless elegance.

📚 Explorer the Charentes offers a variety of family-friendly experiences, including La Rochelle's towers, Angoulême's Comic Strip Museum, and the Zoo of La Palmyre. The Comic Strip Museum showcases science fiction comics until November 16, 2025, featuring 150 authors in a 400 m² space. The "Signed Bretécher" exhibition, honoring Claire Bretécher, runs until March 8, 2026, showcasing over 200 works. These events highlight cultural and artistic contributions to the comic art world.

🏝️ Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives, introduces new immersive experiences, blending culinary and intimate celebrations. The resort launches "Teppanyaki Live Cooking", a theatrical dining event offering three menu options: meat, seafood, or a combination, turning meals into performances. Another highlight, "Voyage of Vibes", features a sunset cruise with live DJ music, merging rhythm with scenic beauty. These activities redefine island living, providing guests memorable and interactive stays.

✈️ Expliseat, founded in 2011, secured €36 million, marking its largest funding round, to boost North American market growth. Led by Crédit Mutuel Innovation and Bpifrance, participation included Supernova Invest, Swen Capital, and historical investors. The ultralight aircraft seat maker, with 100+ patents, reduces CO2 emissions by 6% per passenger. It aims to expand its 32,000-seat annual production and €50 million order book. A new commercial hub in Montreal supports its strategic expansion.

🌍 La présentation du 19 juin dévoile l'impact économique et le bilan carbone de l'Armada Rouen 2023. Cet événement a attiré 5 millions de visiteurs en 10 jours, générant 97,5 millions d’euros pour la Seine-Maritime. Les dépenses incluent 63,5 M€ des visiteurs, 14,8 M€ en culture et commerce, 6,7 M€ en hébergement, et 6,9 M€ en dépenses de l’Armada. La prochaine édition est prévue du 17 au 27 juin 2027.